The sciatic nerve shares something in common with the Nile River: It’s the longest. In this case, it’s the longest nerve in the body, and it runs from the lower back to the feet. When this nerve is pinched or irritated in some way, people in Overland Park, Kansas, can develop a condition called sciatica.
The older you get, the more wear and tear builds up in your joints, and the neck is no exception. The facet joints in the neck are more likely to develop osteoarthritis as you grow older. In fact, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) claims that more than 85% of people over age 60